Warehouse Freight Operations
Alaska Airlines - Seattle, WA
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Alaska Airlines The Team: Alaska Air Cargo has the most extensive air cargo operation of any passenger airline on the West Coast and transport more than 1,180 million pounds of cargo annually. Our award-winning team has loyal customers across the country, especially those in rural Alaskan communities who depend on our cargo services. We transport everything from pets and personal belongings, to fresh produce, medical supplies, and vehicles. We're a close-knit team that enjoys delivering dependable performance to our customers. While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Role Summary: The Ramp Service Agent- Air Freight works in a fast-paced environment performing below wing functions and keeping flights running smoothly and safely. This is a union represented position. Transfer, load and offload luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts or forklifts. Transport luggage and cargo to various airport locations. Maintain ramp and warehouse areas. Day in the Life: To tell you more about the role, challenges, and rewards of being an Alaska Cargo Agent here are some of our incredible Alaska employees. Click the play button on the video below to get started. If you are unable to view the video, click this link . Must have a valid unexpired driver's license issued by a US state, a US territory or the District of Columbia. Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays. Ability to obtain airport security clearance. Ability to learn quickly and understand and interpret flight schedules and airline flight destination information. Ability to communicate in English. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum age of 18. Knowledge of operations with industrial equipment and previous experience. Airport SIDA Badge Requirements: Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review the document for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated. Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance. Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status. Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits Quarterly and annual bonus plans Generous holiday and paid time off For more information about Alaska/Hawaiian/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Requisition Type: Frontline Location: Seattle - Air Cargo Regulatory Information: Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement It is the policy of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and to ensure equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and benefits of employment or potential employment. We also prohibit discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. We have established an EEO Compliance Program under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 503") and the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 ("VEVRAA"). All applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To implement this policy, we will: (1) Recruit, hire, train and promote qualified persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and any other legally protected categories; (3) Ensure that all personnel actions and employment activities such as compensation, benefits, promotions, layoffs, return from layoff, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air sponsored programs, and tuition assistance will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected categories. Employees and applicants for employment will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion or discrimination because they have engaged or may engage in (1) filing a complaint, (2) opposing any act or practice made unlawful by, or exercising any other right protected by, any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA, or (3) assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or any other activity related to the administration of any Federal, State or local law requiring equal opportunity, including Section 503 and the equal opportunity provisions of VEVRAA. Government Contractor & Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines & Horizon Air are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulations, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines or a metabolite of these drugs prior to any offer or employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Alaska Airlines/Hawaiian Airlines/Horizon Air and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
Created: 2025-07-29